Add 80/49 and 5/80, Solve 1 31/49 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 80/49 and 5/80

1^st number: 1 31/49, 2^nd number: 5/80

80/49 + 5/80 is 1329/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
80/49 = 80 × 80/49 × 80 = 6400/3920
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
5/80 = 5 × 49/80 × 49 = 245/3920
Add the two like fractions:
6400/3920 + 245/3920 = 6400 + 245/3920 = 6645/3920
6645/3920 simplified gives 1329/784
So, 80/49 + 5/80 = 1329/784
In mixed form: 1545/784

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